Nissan Almera vs Nissan Bluebird: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Almera
71%
MOT pass rate · 231,582 vehicles
More reliable
Nissan Bluebird
67%
MOT pass rate · 15,954 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Almera is the more reliable of the two — 71% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Almera | Nissan Bluebird |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 102,483 mi | 114,610 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 231,582 | 15,954 |
Most common faults
Nissan Almera
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nissan Bluebird
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Almera is the more reliable of the two — 71% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.